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The 13 Best Countries for Digital Nomads, Ranked by Wi-Fi Speed and Coffee Quality
Travelbinger
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July 4, 2025
Let’s be honest—as a digital nomad, you have exactly two non-negotiable requirements: internet that doesn’t make you want to throw your laptop out the window, and coffee that doesn’t taste like it was filtered through gym socks. Everything...
Optibrium partners with TalTech on EU-funded PhD program to advance sustainable drug discovery
Medical News
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July 2, 2025
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for molecular design, today announced its partnership with TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology) to co-supervise an EU-funded PhD position as part of the INNOCHEMBIO programme. This...
Summer weather to visit Estonia for a few days
ERR
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July 2, 2025
The heat from Southern Europe is currently heading toward the Baltic Sea. Estonia is in for a few days of warm summer weather. On Wednesday, Estonia will lie on the edge of a high-pressure system slowly moving eastward from Central Europe. This...
Yoga helps relax but walking pens a source of stress in Tallinn Prison
ERR
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July 2, 2025
A December inspection by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice at Tallinn Prison revealed that two-thirds of inmates' sleep disturbances are linked to the guards' frequent patrol rounds. Interaction between guards and inmates at Tallinn Prison...
Bus routes launched in Latvian-Estonian border area
LSM
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July 2, 2025
The bus routes will help to solve transport accessibility problems in border regions and facilitate everyday mobility, especially for older people. In a festive atmosphere, the ribbon is cut and the first passengers set off on a test run,...
Tallinn To Host 2026 Forum As Estonia Leads Baltic EU Strategy
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. On July 1, 2025, Estonia is set to pass the baton of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) to Poland, successfully completing its year-long term leading the regional organization....
Estonian driver Paul Aron to make F1 free practice debut at Silverstone this weekend
ERR
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June 30, 2025
Estonian racing driver Paul Aron, who up to now has been a test driver for Alpine Formula 1, is set to make his debut in F1 free practice at the British Grand Prix this weekend for the Kick Sauber team. The teams have come to an agreement, which...
Estonia hands over presidency of Council of Baltic Sea States to Poland
ERR
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June 30, 2025
This Tuesday (July 1), Estonia will hand over the Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) to Poland, ending its one-year leadership of the organization. On the same day, Estonia will also take over the presidency of the European...
Annual report: Estonian Refugee Council supported 69,000 people in 2024
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) has published its 2024 annual report, summarizing the organization's key activities over the past year. According to the report, the ERC reached over 69,000 people in 2024, providing immediate assistance in...
Internal audit: Tallinn benches procurement tailored to specific products
ERR
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July 1, 2025
A memo prepared by Tallinn's internal auditor's office highlights questionable practices in how the Environment and Public Works Department has planned and carried out public procurements for urban furniture and the rental and maintenance of...
Estonia ships majority of recyclable paper waste to other countries
ERR
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June 30, 2025
Estonia generates over 100,000 tons of paper and cardboard waste each year. Less than a tenth of that is recycled domestically, with the majority sent to Lithuania and Finland, as recycling is not economically viable for companies in Estonia. Due...
On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values
The Good Men Project - California
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July 1, 2025
“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...
Interview: Estonian folk band Duo Ruut win plenty of new fans at Glastonbury
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Last weekend, Estonian folk band Duo Ruut performed 3 shows at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. Band members Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi told ERR that the experience of playing at one of the world's biggest and best known music...
Rainy June leaves South Estonian farmers in the lurch
ERR
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July 1, 2025
An unusually rainy June has put farmers in Southern Estonia in a difficult position, as many fields have been damaged or completely ruined due to excessive moisture. Frequent rainfall has softened the ground, making it difficult to operate...
Züleyxa Izmailova: Government's backward policy crippling Estonian nature and economy
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Reform Party–led government lacks the courage to make any meaningful decisions that would affect the wealthy or large corporations, while those already struggling are being forced to pay even more in taxes, writes Social Democrat Züleyxa...
Finance minister: Talking about rising prices as foolish as cursing bad weather
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Prices are not under government control, nor can the government cause or contain inflation, Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi (Reform) told ERR as a response to the latest inflation figures. Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi (Reform) told ERR in an...
Estonian peat industry after more lenient climate targets
ERR
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June 29, 2025
Peat producers are hoping the new Climate-Resilient Economy Act will bring more lenient climate targets, which they believe would give companies the confidence to invest. According to the Ministry of Climate, percentage-based targets will be...
Climate crisis and cash crunch: 10 countries at breaking point by 2050
Asianet Newsable
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June 29, 2025
A new index from Columbia Climate School reveals the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries by 2050. Many face rising disaster risks and shrinking access to finance, trapping them in a cycle of crisis and recovery. A new index called the Climate...
Rain and cold nights hurt Estonia’s cucumber crop
Fresh Plaza
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June 30, 2025
Estonia's cucumber cultivation encounters challenges this season due to increased rainfall and nighttime frosts. Expectations for favorable yields across various crops remain low. The summer's weather conditions, while maintaining stable...
Tele2 Earns Top Spot in Sweden for Sustainability, Advances 5G and Circular Economy
The Fast Mode
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June 29, 2025
Sustainability has become one of the most important metrics for assessing a company's actual impact on society and the environment. In 2025, TIME magazine and research firm Statista named Tele2 AB, the parent company of Tele2 Estonia, the most...